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Target Circle Members: 1-Year Tripadvisor Plus Membership

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Target offers Circle Members (free to join): 1-Year Tripadvisor Plus Membership for Free.

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About Tripadvisor Plus:
  • Member-only savings on 100,000 hotels worldwide
  • 10% Off All Experiences
  • Perks and benefits from our partners
  • Expert Travel Advice via Text

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  • About this Offer:
    • Offer available to redeem March 5 through September 5, 2023
    • Can cancel anytime if you don't need/want
    • This subscription normally costs $99/Year.

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Update: This popular deal is still available.

Target offers Circle Members (free to join): 1-Year Tripadvisor Plus Membership for Free.

Thanks Deal Editor Discombobulated for sharing this deal

About Tripadvisor Plus:
  • Member-only savings on 100,000 hotels worldwide
  • 10% Off All Experiences
  • Perks and benefits from our partners
  • Expert Travel Advice via Text

Editor's Notes

Written by SlickDealio
  • About this Offer:
    • Offer available to redeem March 5 through September 5, 2023
    • Can cancel anytime if you don't need/want
    • This subscription normally costs $99/Year.

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himeko123
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Here's a review by one person on their forum. I hope they don't require a payment method or you can just cancel right away, but keep the membership. Guess we'll see next week how good the membership is.

"137. Re: Is TripAdvisor Plus Worth It?
Feb 4, 2023, 9:03 AM

Definitely NOT worth it. I've had for a yr and the perks and discounts are almost non existent. No good deals on hotels outside of the US. I'm cancelling"
hellspice
654 Posts
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So now Trip Advisor wants us to pay $99 to be able to read "expert reviews" that Trip Advisor has begged from people to write for free for the last 10+ years. What started out as a friendly "community of travelers to help and advise each other in their journey" has now been monetized, with the additional carrot of a 10% discount on a hotel stay.

Puuuleeze. I've left many Trip Advisor reviews through the years, and had a pretty high traveler rating at one point, but I've naturally moved away from using Trip Advisor in recent years after their promotional (paid) reviews started taking over. With all the options available online now, TA just doesn't seem to be as honest and relevant anymore.

I refuse to believe $99 will pay for itself more than joining a hotel chain loyalty program (for free). ...in fact, a $45 annual AAA membership will provide better benefits, and will be guaranteed to work in more places, hotels, attractions, etc, for at least a 10% discount. Plus all the protection benefits for your car, like free towing, emergency gas, flat tire fixes, etc - plus you can actually call a toll free number to talk to a AAA person who can help you plan travel and find deals.

If the incentive for saving 10% on hotels and attractions is what is drawing your interest, I would stay very far away from this one.
Heartless472
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There is actually already a subscription service to monitor your subscription services.

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Mar 06, 2023 04:49 AM
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SeriousTerrier997Mar 06, 2023 04:49 AM
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I hate Tripadvisor ever since they monetized the platform. Information are now hard to find among a maze of their offerings. Worst part is how they promote viator. You can hardly get any local tour operator information from Google because everything is suppressed by Viator. For those don't know, Tripadvisor bought Viator.
Mar 06, 2023 04:59 AM
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ZeloMar 06, 2023 04:59 AM
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Quote from djfeltl :
I called target to check stock on free TripAdvisor Plus. Brickseek showed they had at least 12
Ilin stock but the person at the store said he couldn't find any of them on the shelves and it must be an inventory error. Funny thing is I checked brickseek again at the end of the day and it said unavailable.
Thumbs up 👍
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Mar 06, 2023 06:22 AM
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caranddriverMar 06, 2023 06:22 AM
1,133 Posts
I still use TripAdvisor, but it has really gone downhill in user experience with their constant nagging and monetization. Not surprised they also own SeatGuru that has also gone in the toilet. At first, I thought they might be owned by Internet Brands. That company ruins every site it purchases.
Last edited by caranddriver March 5, 2023 at 11:25 PM.
Mar 06, 2023 09:48 AM
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FloridaSandmanMar 06, 2023 09:48 AM
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[QUOTE=Discombobulated;161988433]Target

For those interested

Note, offer will require a Target Circle account [Free to Join [target.com]] as part of Target's Circle Week deals/offers.Tripadvisor Plus Membership details [tripadvisor.com][/QUO
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Travel often, mostly to WDW. Like what this has to offer for local amenities, rooms, transportation, etc. Have heard of 'Tripadvisor' before but never checked it out. My Ego sucks ("I can do it better!"). Giving it a try for the year. Not sure if I really need it enough for the $99/yr. renewal. Will do a follow up FYI.
AWESOME Target 'Circle' deal. Been member for since it started. Retired military, still find some buys better than DeCA or AAFES. Hoping for the best. Guess I will see.
Thank you, Discombobulated
Mar 06, 2023 11:32 AM
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dingdong123Mar 06, 2023 11:32 AM
870 Posts
Quote from bluekiwi :
Make sure to cancel the automatic renewal on paypal otherwise they can and will charge for it
Where is such option in paypal?
Mar 06, 2023 01:15 PM
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Inc0gnit0xMar 06, 2023 01:15 PM
418 Posts
Quote from buzzy :
Same here. Thanks.

"Your subscription isn't set up to auto-renew and will end on 03/04/2024." Also confirmed in the Membership, Details section.
Same, big thanks.

Subscription renewal date
Your subscription isn't set up to auto-renew and will end on 03/05/2024.
Mar 06, 2023 01:47 PM
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celcelcelMar 06, 2023 01:47 PM
370 Posts
What is up with booking hotels with Tripadvisor? Some of the deals don't say what type of beds are in the room?
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Mar 06, 2023 02:17 PM
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1VenusMar 06, 2023 02:17 PM
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I took advantage of this offer. I did have the paid subscription last year and used it twice to book hotels. Depending on where you travel, you can save money. I ended up cancelling and not renewing because I already have my hotels booked for this year and didn't think I'd need to book more. I love that I could get this for free with the Target Circle. Thanks OP!
Mar 06, 2023 02:26 PM
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AlwayzJMar 06, 2023 02:26 PM
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seems useful
Mar 06, 2023 04:00 PM
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rafi33023Mar 06, 2023 04:00 PM
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From Target (the subscription will NOT auto-renew:

Planning your next vacation? As a valuable member we'd like to invite you to try Tripadvisor Plus, free for one year. Tripadvisor Plus is an annual travel membership that unlocks member-only hotel deals and perks for your next trip. Your free trial will not convert to an auto-renewing paid subscription unless you choose to become a paid subscriber at the end of your free trial.

From Trip Advison, the subscription WILL auto-renew:

Offer available only to current Target Circle members. Valid until 9/5/2023 at 11:59 PM EST. You will receive a unique offer code for a free year of Tripadvisor Plus, then your membership will renew annually until canceled at the then-current price, charged to your payment method on file. Cancel auto-renewal any time by signing into your Tripadvisor account. Terms apply. See Tripadvisor site for more details.
Mar 06, 2023 06:24 PM
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Jason's StormMar 06, 2023 06:24 PM
1,100 Posts
Paramount plus is a better deal
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Mar 08, 2023 01:09 AM
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ddBqRvCpcFv6Mar 08, 2023 01:09 AM
1,578 Posts
Not worth it.

If you get it cancel it right away.

You should have it for a year. And you will not get hit with auto Renewal.
Mar 08, 2023 08:36 AM
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Snezz1eMar 08, 2023 08:36 AM
147 Posts
I was able to save a lot of money on a few of my NYC trips. Rates were lower than booking direct or other third party sites. Customer service was decent as well. On one booking they didn't disclose a resort fee. Customer service agreed to refund extra cost after I submitted a receipt.

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Mar 08, 2023 11:40 AM
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diavolo33
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Mar 08, 2023 11:40 AM
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Quote from rafi33023 :
From Target (the subscription will NOT auto-renew:

Planning your next vacation? As a valuable member we'd like to invite you to try Tripadvisor Plus, free for one year. Tripadvisor Plus is an annual travel membership that unlocks member-only hotel deals and perks for your next trip. Your free trial will not convert to an auto-renewing paid subscription unless you choose to become a paid subscriber at the end of your free trial.

From Trip Advison, the subscription WILL auto-renew:

Offer available only to current Target Circle members. Valid until 9/5/2023 at 11:59 PM EST. You will receive a unique offer code for a free year of Tripadvisor Plus, then your membership will renew annually until canceled at the then-current price, charged to your payment method on file. Cancel auto-renewal any time by signing into your Tripadvisor account. Terms apply. See Tripadvisor site for more details.

Just put a cancellation reminder on your calendar a little less than a year out. It's annoying to have to keep track, but better to be safe than sorry.

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Mar 08, 2023 11:40 AM
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kateymwfMar 08, 2023 11:40 AM
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Supposedly it won't auto renew: Offer available only to current Target Circle members. This offer expires on 9/5/2023 at 11:59 PM EST. You will receive a unique offer code for a free year of Tripadvisor Plus. Cannot be combined with other offers and is valid only for new Tripadvisor Plus members. Your free trial will not convert to an auto-renewing paid subscription and your credit card will not be charged an annual membership fee unless you choose to become a paid subscriber at the end of your trial. Your credit card information provided at checkout will be saved to enable more seamless hotel booking. Terms and conditions apply. See Tripadvisor site for more details.

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